Angers vs Troyes prediction, odds and how to watch

Troyes controlled large portions of this Ligue 1 opener through crossing patterns and set-piece pressure but could not convert their territorial dominance into a goal, while Paris FC's clinical game plan held firm despite creating almost nothing of note.

Lille made their opening Ligue 1 away trip look straightforward, scoring twice in the first half and defending with calm authority to leave Angers without a point or a goal. The statistics told one story; the actual match told quite another.

Angers host Troyes on Saturday with both clubs carrying the weight of difficult form into what shapes up as a match that either side can ill afford to lose. The tactical picture tells a story that goes well beyond the league table.

Lille arrive at this fixture with one of the most curious splits in Ligue 1, dominant away from home yet oddly unconvincing on their own patch. Troyes, fresh to the top flight and searching for an early foothold, will fancy their chances of making that pattern count.

Le Havre have not won a home game in their last five attempts, and Angers arrive in Normandy having conceded 20 goals in their last ten matches. Something has to give on Saturday evening.

Angers host Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon carrying the weight of a difficult run of form, while their visitors arrive having scored freely and won convincingly away from home. This is a fixture that tells two very different stories.

Troyes have been imperious at home this season, but Strasbourg travel to the Stade de l'Aube having not lost away from home in five attempts. Something has to give.

Auxerre are unbeaten in their last five home games and have conceded just twice in that run. Angers arrive with no wins in their last five and a defence that has shipped goals for fun on the road.